Yashica Auto Focus
SECTION TWO
Capturing the Decisive Moment
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It is very difficult to take pictures of moving objects such as children at play in a playground. However, there is nothing to it with the `'Auto
Focus Motor". All you need to do is sight your subject within the finder and capture the decisive moment.
· When taking sequence shots, gently press the shutter release button, and then release finger pressure from the button making sure that the
meshing sound is heard after each shot
Prefocusing with the Focus Lock
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Depending upon the composition, frame and focus your subject away from the picture frame center. In this instance, you must use the focus lock button. This will enable you to keep the main subject in sharp focus anywhere in the picture area. 1. Select the composition you want to use. Then train the focus / composition frame on your main subject and press the focus lock l button After making some sound, the camera will prefocus on main subject and lock in the focus.4www.butkus.org 2. Then revert to the composition you 2 had in mind and press the shutter button. The main subject, placed to one side in the picture, will be in sharp focus. |
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When taking shots of two persons lined abreast with some open space between them in the center of the picture, prefocus on either one of
the subjects before composing your picture. This will assure you of getting your subjects in sharp focus.
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When the focus lock button is not used, the distant background scene will be in focus and the main subject will be blurred as is evident from
the accompanying illustration.
Using Flash Indoors
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When shooting indoors, and in dim lighting conditions, partially depress the release button If the red warning lamp inside the
viewfinder lights, use the built-in flash unit for beautiful, bright pictures. Naturally, you can let the camera take care
of the focusing and exposure setting.
1. Pop Up the Flash Unit
2. Readying of Flash Unit When the flash ready lamp comes on, the camera is ready for flashing. |
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3. Gently Press the Release Button for Flash Shots The flash unit will light for flash shooting. Use the flash unit within its effective flash range from about 1.1 to 3 meters. its : i i 4 Putting away the Flash Unit
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· If you release the shutter before the flash ready lamp comes
on, the flash unit will either fail to go off or will be too weak to produce
properly exposed shots.
· When you want to capture the mood indoors in dim lighting and outdoors in the evening, take available-light shots without any flash. In these
instances, use a tripod to avoid camera shake, and couple it with the use of the self-timer for greater safety.
When shooting with camera in vertical position, have the flash unit
on the upper side.
Even for Daylight Flash
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When shooting subject against a bright window or with backlighting, use the built-in flash to bring out details of the subject.
Daylight flash is effective from about 1.1 to 3 meters.
Also effective in following situations
(1) When subject's face is fully or partially shaded by trees.
(2) For portraits at dusk or dawn, or under overcast skies such as on a rainy day.
Rewinding the Film
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If the shutter release and film transport do not function when the shutter release is pressed you have come to the end of the film roll. Use the film rewind switch for automatic film rewinding. 1. Set the Rewind Switch to "REWIND"
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2. When Finished Rewinding Film, Reset the Film Rewind Switch If the film rewind switch is not switched off, the rewind motor will continue running.4www.butkus.org 3. Open the Back Cover and Remove the Film
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Using the Self-Timer
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Use the self-timer when you wish to include, yourself in a group picture or take a picture of yourself.
1. Set the Self~timer Lever
2. Press the Shutter Release Button
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When taking pictures of yourself with the selftimer Select a spot that is about the same focusing distance from where you will be
situated when the picture is being taken, and prefocus on it.
· The self-timer can be cancelled at any time by resetting the lever to its original position.
· Use a tripod to steady the camera
· When not using the flash unit for extended periods, test flash it occasionally to help maintain capacitor performance.
· If the image detecting windows are fingerprint stained, do not attempt to rub off the stain but lightly wipe it off with lens cleaning tissue
moistened with some lens cleaning fluid. Use a blower to remove dirt and dust from the glass surfaces.
· In summer, avoid leaving the camera in the heat at the beach or in storage compartment of car as it will not only affect film and battery
performance but also the camera mechanism as well.
· Always clean the camera carefully after using it at the seaside or in the mountains. Salt air has a corrosive effect on the camera, and sand
and dust can be harmful to the camera's mechanism.
· The camera carries a high-voltage circuit which is dangerous. When the camera malfunctions, NEVER dismantle it in an attempt to repair
it.
Battery Precautions
· When not using the camera for extended periods, remove the batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage.
· Battery performance is affected at very low temperatures. When shooting in such conditions, make it a point to keep the
batteries warm or carry spare batteries, keeping them warm in your pocket or other suitable place.
· When installing batteries, wipe both ends clean. Oily smears on the battery contacts could cause poor electrical contact.
· Do not use NiCd batteries.
Specifications:
Type: 35 mm programmed shutter EE camera with built in flash unit.
Lens: Yashica Lens 38 mm f/2.8: 4-element, three-lens group composition.
Shutter Programmed electronic shutter.
Self-timer Electronic (approx 9-second delay); LED flashes during operation (accelerates about 2 seconds before shutter release as a
warning signal); cancelable even while in operation.4www.butkus.org
Exposure Control: EE type, programmed shutter with SPD sensor. EV range from EV 6 (f/2.8 1/8 sec.) to EV 17 (f/16, 1/500 sec.) at ASA
100; when value under EV 8.5 (f/2.8, 1/45 sec.), a red warning lamp lights up.
Film Speed Scale: ASA 25 to 400
Viewfinder Albada-type, direct-viewfinder (with parallax correction frame) magnification of 0.42 with focus composition frame and red
warning lamp incorporated inside. Auto Focus System: Auto focusing system. Auto focus range from 1.1 to infinity. Provided with focus lock
button Film Advance: Motor driven automatic film advance (operated with shutter release button)- provided with film transport indicator.
When film has been advanced, the system automatically stops and switches itself off.
Film Rewind: Motor driven automatic film rewind system (operated with film rewind switch).
Film Loading: Auto-loading type; automatically advances film to frame number "1" on exposure counter.
Exposure Counter: Auto resetting, additive type.4www.butkus.org
Number of Exposures: Without using flash-- over 30 36-exposure rolls of film: using flash-- over two rolls of 36-exposure film; (When
using fresh alkaline batteries, at normal temperatures )
Built-in Flash: Electronic pop-up flash; GN 12 (ASA 100, in meters); with flash-ready lamp; daylight synch capability
Recycling Time: Approx. 8 sec (at normal temperatures, using fresh alkaline batteries).
Power Source: Two 1.5 V M-size batteries. Battery check by means of red warning lamp inside viewfinder.
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Filter Size: 40.5 mm diameter
Size and Weight: 131 (W) x 74 (H) x 52 (D) mm; 380 grams (w/o batteries).
Specifications and external design are subject to change without advance notice.
